# @mrstephenasmith on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=eyFPcmQqVa8
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/70215075-mrstephenasmith-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/38c05e9f7d.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-10T00:00:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Stephen A Smith (@stephenasmith) — https://gondola.cc/stephenasmith

## Caption

Is backing Donald Trump the Republicans’ best strategy - or could it cost them in the midterms? Stephen A. Smith questions the GOP’s decision to put Trump front and center and weighs his primary endorsement success against concerns about his approval ratings, the Iran war and affordability.

Stephen A. also challenges Democrats to explain how they plan to capitalize on voters’ frustration, then unloads on the decision to schedule a political convention opposite the NFL’s opening games. Does Trump’s influence within his party translate into winning over the rest of America?

CHAPTERS
00:00 Trump’s approval ratings and midterm convention
02:27 Trump responds to questions about attendance
03:20 The GOP’s stakes and Trump’s endorsement record
05:38 Gas prices, affordability and the Iran war
08:36 Stephen A. questions Trump’s Iran strategy
10:41 Are Republicans right to rally around Trump?
13:13 Can Democrats capitalize?
16:45 Why voters distrust both parties
17:47 Trump vs. the NFL: Stephen A. goes off

#StephenASmith #StraightShooter #Trump #Midterms


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## Stats

- **Views:** 59,520
- **Likes:** 904
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- **Comments:** 369

## Tags

straightshooter, trump, midterms, stephenasmith

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